Two beggars bet
In the bustling capital, there are two beggars, one named Zhang San and the other named Li Si. Although these two beggars are both fallen people, their personalities are very different. Zhang San is open-minded by nature and often has a bit of self-deprecating humor, while Li Si is a bit calculating and always likes to drill the horns.
On this day, the capital is bustling with people coming and going, and it is a good time to beg. Zhang San and Li Si each found a good position on the street and prepared to start their "work". However, both of them invariably took a fancy to a treasure located in front of the teahouse, where people came and went, and it was very lively.
Zhang San smiled and said, "Fourth Brother Li, how should we divide this treasure land today?"
Li Si frowned, thought about it, and said, "Why don't we make a bet to see who can get more money today, and the one who loses will invite the winner to drink tonight?"
Zhang San laughed and responded, "Okay! Fourth Brother Li's words are very much in line with my liking!"
So, the two of them relied on their own abilities and began their begging competition. With his humor and open-mindedness, Zhang San attracted passers-by to stop and give alms from time to time, while Li Si looked pitiful and begged for alms in a low voice.
By the end of the evening, both men had a good harvest. Zhang San got a bag of broken silver and copper coins, while Li Si got a heavy money bag. The two sat in the corner of the teahouse and began to count the day's harvest.
After Li Si finished counting the money, he said to Zhang San triumphantly: "Third Brother Zhang, I won you today, and this money is enough for us to have a good drink." ”
Zhang San didn't care, and said with a smile: "Fourth Brother Li, although you won the money, you lost the mood. I have less money today, but I have more fun, and that's the real reward. ”
When Li Si heard this, although he was a little unconvinced, he also felt that Zhang San was reasonable. The two looked at each other and smiled, and decided to go for a drink together to celebrate today's harvest.
After three rounds of drinking, both of them were a little drunk. At this moment, there was a sudden commotion in the corner of the teahouse. It turned out that it was a rich boy who was showing off his new clothes. He was wearing a gorgeous brocade robe, embroidered with a dragon and phoenix auspicious pattern, which was very eye-catching.
Seeing this, Li Si's heart moved, and he said to Zhang San: "Third Brother Zhang, what do you think of that brother's brocade robe? If we can wear such clothes, wouldn't it be more majestic than begging?"
When Zhang San heard this, he shook his head and said with a smile: "Fourth Brother Li, you are here again." Why do we beggars have to pursue those vain things? It is better to be down-to-earth and live our lives. ”
Li Si was not convinced, and said: "You always say that you are down-to-earth, don't you want to try a different life?"
Zhang San thought for a while and said, "Okay, since you are so persistent, let's make a bet." If you can put on that kind of brocade robe in three days, I will invite you to drink wine for ten days, and if you can't, how about inviting me to eat steamed buns for a month?"
As soon as Li Siyi heard that there was wine to drink, he suddenly came to his senses, and shouted: "Okay!
So, Li Si began his "brocade robe plan". He first inquired about the origin of the brocade robe, and learned that it was made by a famous silk village in the capital. Then he tried to get close to the shopkeeper of the silk house, hoping to get a brocade robe.
However, things are not as simple as they seem. The shopkeeper of the silk village saw that Li Si was a beggar and didn't want to deal with him at all. Li Si tried his best, but he was never able to get his wish.
On the third day, Li Si returned to the teahouse dejectedly and said to Zhang San: "Third Brother Zhang, I lost. I really can't get my hands on that brocade robe. ”
Zhang San laughed and said, "Fourth Brother Li, I said a long time ago, why do we beggars have to pursue those vain things? You should beg in peace and live your life well." ”
Although Li Si was a little disappointed, he also felt that Zhang San was reasonable. The two continued their life as beggars, begging, drinking, and chatting every day, and lived very comfortably. And the matter of the brocade robe has also become a joke between them. Like and follow not to get lost, more jokes are waiting for you!